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ATP graduates achieve their career goals sooner and have more choices of who to fly for. Envoy Air recruits commercial pilots trained by ATP and is one of ATP's 38 Career Tracks™.

Envoy Air and ATP Flight School offer you Career Track™ to becoming an American Airlines pilot. As an ATP graduate, you can participate in the Envoy Cadet Program, where you can earn financial assistance, travel benefits, and take advantage of a flow-through agreement that allows you to begin flying as an American Airlines pilot. ATP's proven training takes you from zero experience to the American Eagle airline in 2½ years , allowing you to then flow-through to an American Airlines pilot career in just over 5 years.

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Envoy Air Cadet Program Summary of Envoy Air's Benefits

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Envoy Air has selected ATP as a preferred training provider to build their pilot pipelines with the best training in the fastest time frame possible, offering Airline Career Pilot Program students the following benefits to help offset the cost of paying for flight school and help you land the best job in the world.

Bonuses & Financial Incentives

Receive $15,000 in bonuses and airline financial incentives.

Fast Track to the Majors

An agreement between Envoy Air and American Airlines allows you to flow-through to the major airline.

Travel Privileges

Enjoy airline travel privileges while you're an ATP CFI.

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Envoy Air Career Track™How to Participate

The Fastest Path to an American Airlines Career

Envoy Air has selected ATP as a preferred flight training provider and Airline Career Pilot Program graduates have the most efficient path to an American Airlines career. Explore the steps you take to participate in the Envoy Cadet Program and become an American Airlines Pilot.

  1. Step 1

    Airline Career Pilot Program

    Attend ATP Flight School and graduate from the Airline Career Pilot Program with Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) certificates. Train in Dallas, home to the American Airlines training center, or at any of ATP's nationwide locations.

  2. Step 2

    Gain Experience as a Flight Instructor

    Next, begin working as a flight instructor with ATP to gain experience.

  3. Step 3

    Enroll in the Envoy Cadet Program

    Complete your first and last airline pilot interview with Envoy to join the Cadet Program (no future interviews will be required at Envoy or American). Participation in the Cadet Program allows you to enjoy travel benefits from the airline while you instruct and gain flight experience. Cadets will also receive a sign on bonus of $15,000.

  4. Step 4

    Begin Flying as an American Eagle Airline Pilot

    In 2½ years after starting flight training, start your new hire class with Envoy.

  5. Step 5

    Flow-Through to American Airlines

    American Airlines

    Finally, you will have the option to take advantage of a flow-through agreement between American Airlines and Envoy, allowing you to fly for the major airline after just over five years at Envoy. Learn more about how to become an American Airlines pilot »

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Envoy Cadet Program Requirements

Pilots must meet the following prerequisites and experience requirements to enroll in the Envoy Air Cadet Program.

  • FAA Commercial Pilot Certification with multi-engine and instrument ratings
  • Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate with no limitations (except for corrective lenses)
  • IFR Currency
  • FCC License
  • Ability to work in the U.S.
  • Ability to travel into and out of the U.S. and to all cities/countries served by Envoy

For more information, visit online Envoy's Cadet Program or if you need help getting started, request more information.

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About Envoy Air Fleet, Pay, Hiring, Crew Bases

Envoy Air Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) operating over 150 aircraft on about 1,000 daily flights to more than 150 destinations. The company's more than 14,000 employees provide regional flight service to American Airlines under the American Eagle brand and livery and ground handling services for approximately 15 airlines, including American. The company was founded in 1998 as American Eagle Airlines, Inc. following the merger of several smaller regional carriers to create one of the largest regional airlines in the world. Envoy is headquartered in Irving, Texas with large operations in American's hubs and gateways, including Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, Miami, New York and Los Angeles. On April 15, 2014 the company changed its name to Envoy Air Inc. to distinguish the company from the American Eagle brand, under which several carriers operate regional flight service for American. www.envoyair.com

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Hiring Information

Envoy Air Hiring Information

Updated Jan 6, 2026

Accepting Resumes

Qualifications

  Minimum Competitive
Total Time 1500 2000
Last 6 Months: 100 100
Multi Time: 25 100
Certificate Commercial Commercial
CFIIME No No
ATP Written Yes Yes
Education No College Required Some College
Age: 21  

Resume Submittal

For more information, visit: https://www.envoyair.com/pilots/

Payscale

Envoy Air Payscale

Updated Jul 22, 2026

Year 6 $225/hr
Year 5 $176/hr
Year 4 $172/hr
Year 3 $168/hr
Year 2 $165/hr $161/hr
Year 1 $161/hr $99/hr
Embraer 175 CAPT Embraer 175 FO
Pay Notes
Aircraft Aircraft Notes Monthly Line Guarantee Monthly Reserve Guarantee
Embraer 175      
Embraer 170      
Benefits

Envoy Air Benefits

Updated Jul 22, 2026

Envoy has increased First Officer starting pay to $90 per hour. Envoy employees participate in American Airlines Group Profit Sharing. Free and unlimited personal travel for you and your family on the world's largest network with the same boarding priority as American Airlines employees. ATP/CTP Course, iPad Air 2, Global Entry, and Known Crewmember.

Fleet

Envoy Air Current Fleet, Orders & Options

Updated Sep 22, 2026

Embraer 175 Current Fleet 171
Embraer 170 Current Fleet 43
Crew Bases

Envoy Air Crew Bases

Envoy Air has crew bases at:

  • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (KORD)
  • Miami International Airport (KMIA)
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX)
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA)

Contact Information

Envoy Air Contact Information

Updated Oct 8, 2026

Contact: Kipp Swannie
Fax: 817-963-7828
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://envoyair.com/
Address: P.O. Box 619415, MD 4147
DFW Airport, TX 75261-9415
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Airline Hiring & Placements

ATP Flight School has the highest ratio of placements to students of any other college, pilot cadet academy, or university, and has placed over 500 pilots with American Eagle (Envoy Air).

American Airlines Honors Envoy’s Distinguished Cadets

American Airlines Honors Envoy’s Distinguished Cadets

Envoy Cadets were recently selected to be honored by American Airlines based on feedback from their peers, recruiters and partner schools. Among those distinguished cadets, was ATP Flight School student, Nikki Gallagher. Nikki is an active member of Women in Aviation International. She chose Envoy because of the growth opportunities, equipment, and safety record.

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